Smoke a Little Smoke ... All Year Long

If you're a fan of Tony Stewart, then a little Smoke is never enough.

And while you may be upset that you can't see your favorite driver on TV in the off-season, the folks at Office Depot have something that will make the time between now and Daytona go by a little quicker.

Introducing the 2011 Tony Stewart wall calendar, which is on sale now online and at select Office Depot stores. This pictoral offering features unique photos of Tony that can't be found anywhere else. He’s wearing everything from casual street clothes to business attire to his racing firesuit, like this shot for April:

And then there's this photo featured in March - which looks like something from the cover of a romance novel:

So take heart Smoke fans - there's enough Tony Stewart to last all year long. The 2011 calendar costs just $13.99 and can be ordered at www.officedepotracing.com

Too Sick for Smoke

Imagine my elation when I was given the opportunity to interview Tony Stewart at yesterday's Office Depot appearance in Ormond Beach, Fla.

Imagine my chagrin when I got sick Sunday night with a hacking, snuffly fever that kept me from making the trip to meet Smoke.

I briefly debated showing up sick, but didn't think Stewart would appreciate being exposed to contagion right before the Daytona 500. Not to mention, driving wasn't advised on the meds I've been taking.

Alas, some things just aren't meant to be.

Fortunately, the folks at Edelman/Office Depot were nice enough to provide me with this pic of yesterday's event. Looks like Stewart and his fans were having a good time.

Wish I could have been there!

Winners of the "If I Were Smoke" contest!

Two NASCAR-ista readers had a couple good ideas about what kind of car they'd buy if they were Tony Stewart--and they're the lucky winners of our "If I Were Smoke" contest.

South Carolina fan H.C. said she'd buy a 2010 Chevy Camaro SS if she were Smoke because, "This car just screams SMOKE to me... It looks sharp and has EDGE just like Tony."

And S.K., who hails from the Gulf Coast of Florida said he'd buy a Ferrari F430 Scuderia, "It's fast, expensive and a mid-life crisis kind of car. Perfect for Tony."

But Honorable Mention has to go to Ovalscream: "OK, not big on sexy, but this fella might be just the dream car for getting Smoke across the rain-slogged finish line at Pocono ... And from all appearances, it still is a babe magnet (helps to have Tony at the wheel, I guess) ..."

Thanks to all the folks who entered and to the winners--enjoy those ArmorAll prize packs. And be sure to check out more behind the scenes with Tony footage at the ArmorAll Owner Center.